Blog | Stem Cell, PRP, Acupuncture in Queens & Long Island, New York

The regenerative treatments for CMC Arthritis and other injuries and conditions in the hand joints and wrist utilizes your own stem cells, blood platelets and/or growth factors to help repair damaged areas that are causing pain.

If you are experiencing elbow pain, Stem Cell & Platelet Rich Plasma procedures are likely an excellent treatment option. In recent years, several studies have shown the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma in treating elbow tendon and ligament issues. In fact, these studies are so decisive that at this point in time, there are very few cases where surgery would be recommended for anything but the most severe elbow injuries.

It’s not just that your fingers feel cold when you trudge through the snow (or frolic, depending on your opinion of winter). It’s impressive, this change, “Within a couple of minutes, people’s fingers turn pale, then blue, and once they’re reheated, they turn red. It’s a pretty dramatic response.”

Traveling can take a toll on the body physically, mentally and emotionally. While travel often involves excitement and anticipation, the experience can also trigger anxiety, stress, and fear. Traveling disrupts our natural circadian rhythm while low oxygen levels, humidity and sudden changes in pressure all have varying levels of negative side effects. Luckily there are several ways you can minimize and combat the effects of flying and travel.

Acupuncture (a branch of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM) is a practice 3,500 years older than traditional Western medicine. It works by applying needles, heat, and pressure to specific points on the body. The theory is that invigorating these points releases or redirects the body’s natural energy known as chi or qi because illness and pain come from blockages or imbalances of this vital life force.

Myth 1: Rest is the best way to treat my pain
Myth 2: Your spine is fragile and easily injured
Myth 3: The doctor didn't find anything wrong, so the pain must be all in my head
Myth 4: My parent(s) had a back or neck condition, so I will as well

Does your headache after a day wear a ponytail? There’s actually a medical term for this: “ponytail headache syndrome.” This disorder doesn't affect everyone, but those who experience it know this can be a painfully frustrating type of discomfort.